Staff from the U.S. CPSC, Health Canada, and PROFECO are jointly hosting a trilateral webinar to provide industry stakeholders—including manufacturers, importers, and exporters of general clothing, sleepwear, and textile products—with an overview of the relevant product safety requirements in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The webinar will start at 1:30 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. Presenting will be William Cusey, Acting Small Business Ombudsman, CPSC; Cristina Micali from the Consumer Product Safety Directorate, Health Canada; and Agustin Adame, Director of Physical and Technological Investigations, PROFECO. Pre-register for the webinar here. (Space is limited.) Registrants will receive log-in information for the call via e-mail after registering. For additional information contact, Will Cusey at (301) 504-7833. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/27/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/28/16.

Staff from the U.S. CPSC, Health Canada, and PROFECO are jointly hosting a trilateral webinar to provide industry stakeholders—including manufacturers, importers, and exporters of general clothing, sleepwear, and textile products—with an overview of the relevant product safety requirements in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The webinar will start at 1:30 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. Presenting will be William Cusey, Acting Small Business Ombudsman, CPSC; Cristina Micali from the Consumer Product Safety Directorate, Health Canada; and Agustin Adame, Director of Physical and Technological Investigations, PROFECO. Pre-register for the webinar here. (Space is limited.) Registrants will receive log-in information for the call via e-mail after registering. For additional information contact, Will Cusey at (301) 504-7833. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/27/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/28/16.

Scott Ayers, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will attend the ASTM teleconference to discuss requirements for Child Resistance on gasoline containers from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. EST.
For more information on this meeting, please contact Scott Ayers (301-987-2030, sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/30/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/30/16.

Scott Ayers, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will attend the ASTM teleconference to discuss requirements for Child Resistance on gasoline containers from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. EST.
For more information on this meeting, please contact Scott Ayers (301-987-2030, sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/30/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/30/16.

Commissioner Joe Mohorovic, Special Assistant Bryce Dustman, Chief Counsel Mike Gentine, and Executive/Research Assistant Ryan Radford are meeting with Maria Bella, Robson Forensic, and Pam Gilbert, Cuneo Gilbert and LaDuca, to discuss a new system that can help minimize drowning incidents that occur when lifeguards are present; 3:00 p.m.; Bethesda Towers, Bethesda, MD. The meeting was requested by Pam Gilbert. For additional information contact Ryan Radford (301) 504-7901. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 12/8/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 12/8/16.

Commissioner Joe Mohorovic, Special Assistant Bryce Dustman, Chief Counsel Mike Gentine, and Executive/Research Assistant Ryan Radford are meeting with Maria Bella, Robson Forensic, and Pam Gilbert, Cuneo Gilbert and LaDuca, to discuss a new system that can help minimize drowning incidents that occur when lifeguards are present; 3:00 p.m.; Bethesda Towers, Bethesda, MD. The meeting was requested by Pam Gilbert. For additional information contact Ryan Radford (301) 504-7901. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 12/8/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 12/8/16.

Commissioner Adler and Staff Meeting with Representatives from Robson Forensic

Commissioner Robert Adler and Staff meeting with representatives from Robson Forensic: Maria Bella, Drowning Prevention Expert with Robson Forensic, and Pamela Gilbert, Partner with Cuneo, Gilbert & LaDuca, to discuss a new system that can help minimize drowning incidents that occur when lifeguards are present; 1:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, room 725. The meeting was requested by Mr. Lee. For additional information contact Maureen Kentoff, Executive Research Assistant at mkentoff@cpsc.gov or (301) 504-7731. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/21/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/22/16.

Commissioner Robert Adler and Staff meeting with representatives from Robson Forensic: Maria Bella, Drowning Prevention Expert with Robson Forensic, and Pamela Gilbert, Partner with Cuneo, Gilbert & LaDuca, to discuss a new system that can help minimize drowning incidents that occur when lifeguards are present; 1:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, room 725. The meeting was requested by Mr. Lee. For additional information contact Maureen Kentoff, Executive Research Assistant at mkentoff@cpsc.gov or (301) 504-7731. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/21/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/22/16.

CPSC’s Office of International Programs will provide an overview of CPSC foreign language resources regarding consumer product safety policy and safety requirements. Session will include an overview of U.S. CPSC training and outreach international activities, especially in China, Mexico, and Vietnam, a demonstration of where to find the information, and a Question and Answer Session. Participants can view on December 14, 2:30 pm at https://www.cpsc.gov/live or view the session recording on the website afterward. Contact: Steve Williams, International Program Manager, sawilliams@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 12/5/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 12/6/16.

CPSC’s Office of International Programs will provide an overview of CPSC foreign language resources regarding consumer product safety policy and safety requirements. Session will include an overview of U.S. CPSC training and outreach international activities, especially in China, Mexico, and Vietnam, a demonstration of where to find the information, and a Question and Answer Session. Participants can view on December 14, 2:30 pm at https://www.cpsc.gov/live or view the session recording on the website afterward. Contact: Steve Williams, International Program Manager, sawilliams@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 12/5/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 12/6/16.

Janet Buyer and Matthew Brookman Participating in a Teleconference Meeting of the CO Task Group for UL 2201, Portable Engine Generator Assemblies

Janet Buyer, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and Matthew Brookman, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will be participating in a teleconference meeting of the CO Task Group for UL 2201, Portable Engine Generator Assemblies; 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EST. For additional information contact Janet Buyer, jbuyer@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2293. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/23/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/29/16.

Janet Buyer, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and Matthew Brookman, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will be participating in a teleconference meeting of the CO Task Group for UL 2201, Portable Engine Generator Assemblies; 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EST. For additional information contact Janet Buyer, jbuyer@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2293. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/23/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/29/16.

Hope Nesteruk and Other CPSC Staff Meeting with the Bassinet Warnings Task Group Via Conference Call

Hope Nesteruk, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be meeting with the Bassinet Warnings task groupat 11:00 a.m. via conference call. The meeting was requested by the ASTM. For additional information, please contact Hope Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/23/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/29/16.

Hope Nesteruk, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be meeting with the Bassinet Warnings task groupat 11:00 a.m. via conference call. The meeting was requested by the ASTM. For additional information, please contact Hope Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/23/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/29/16.

Rik Khanna, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction and other CPSC staff participating in the Underwriters Laboratories UL 746A Arc-Resistance-to-Ignition Test overview presentation. The meeting will be held online from 8:30 am-10:00 am (eastern). This is an online meeting for Skype for Business, the professional meetings and communications app formerly known as Lync. For additional information or how to join in the meeting contact Rik Khanna, (301) 987-2508 or rkhanna@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 12/7/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 12/8/16.

Rik Khanna, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction and other CPSC staff participating in the Underwriters Laboratories UL 746A Arc-Resistance-to-Ignition Test overview presentation. The meeting will be held online from 8:30 am-10:00 am (eastern). This is an online meeting for Skype for Business, the professional meetings and communications app formerly known as Lync. For additional information or how to join in the meeting contact Rik Khanna, (301) 987-2508 or rkhanna@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 12/7/16. Posted in the Public Calendar 12/8/16.

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